The fables of Babrius, in two parts. Translated into English verse from the text of Sir G.C. Lewis
by DAVIES, Rev. James
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Richelieu, France
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About This Item
London: Lockwood and Co., Stationers' Hall Court, 1860. First edition. Hardback binding is an embossed library one; a little bumped and nicked at spine, but still quite attractive. Internally, the book has some library stamps and tags to front, small stamp on bottom of title page, and security tag to rear. Overall in good shape. xxxii, 231 pp. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches). Babrius was the reputed author of a collection of more than 125 fables based on Aesop's Greek fables.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Harrison-Hiett Rare Books (FR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3665
- Title
- The fables of Babrius, in two parts. Translated into English verse from the text of Sir G.C. Lewis
- Author
- DAVIES, Rev. James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Lockwood and Co., Stationers' Hall Court
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1860
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- fables, literature, classics, Aesop, fiction, antiquarian, Babrius,
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About the Seller
Harrison-Hiett Rare Books
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Richelieu
About Harrison-Hiett Rare Books
Harrison-Hiett is a small, family run business. Originally based in England we have re-located our business to Europe. We now live in the Netherlands, where we spend our time visiting and exhibiting at fairs.
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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